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Electro-acupuncture efficacy on pain control after mandibular third molar surgery
Tavares, Marconi Gonzaga; Machado, Ana Paula; Motta, Breno Gutierrez; Borsatto, Maria Cristina; Rosa, Adalberto Luiz; Xavier, Samuel Porfírio.
  • Tavares, Marconi Gonzaga; University of Sao Paulo. School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto. Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Periodontology. Ribeirão Preto. BR
  • Machado, Ana Paula; University of Sao Paulo. School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto. Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Periodontology. Ribeirão Preto. BR
  • Motta, Breno Gutierrez; University of Sao Paulo. School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto. Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Periodontology. Ribeirão Preto. BR
  • Borsatto, Maria Cristina; University of Sao Paulo. School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto. Department of Pediatric Clinic, Preventive and Community Dentistry. Ribeirão Preto. BR
  • Rosa, Adalberto Luiz; University of Sao Paulo. School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto. Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Periodontology. Ribeirão Preto. BR
  • Xavier, Samuel Porfírio; University of Sao Paulo. School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto. Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Periodontology. Ribeirão Preto. BR
Braz. dent. j ; 18(2): 158-162, 2007. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-466511
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of electro-acupuncture (EAC) on postoperative pain control after mandibular third molar surgery. Twenty four young patients (12 male and 12 female) with symmetrically impacted mandibular third molars were selected. Each patient was submitted to two separate surgical procedures under local anesthesia. At one side, extraction was carried out employing both prior (24h) and immediately postoperative application of EAC, while on the contralateral side surgery was carried out without any treatment. EAC was applied on 6 bilateral systemic and 2 auricular points with a WQ10Dl appliance using 40-60Hz frequency for 20 min and individually adjusted intensity. Postoperative pain intensity was rated on a 100 mm visual analog scale (VAS) between 2 and 72 h and recording the amount of analgesics intake after surgery. Statistical analysis was performed using theWilcoxon test. Postoperative pain VAS scores were significantly lower for the EAC group (p<0.05) and analgesic intake decreased (p<0.05) for all evaluated periods (p<0.05). Under the tested conditions EAC therapy is efficient was proved controlling postoperative pain following mandibular third molar surgical removal.
RESUMO
O objetivo desta pesquisa foi verificar a eficácia da aplicação de eletro-acupuntura (EAC) na redução da dor após a exodontia de terceiros molares inferiores inclusos. Foram selecionados 24 pacientes jovens (12 homens e 12 mulheres) com inclusão bilateral de terceiros molares inferiores em posição similar. Cada paciente foi submetido aleatoriamente a dois procedimentos cirúrgicos em dias diferentes em um deles o dente foi extraído com uma sessão pré-operatória (24 h) e uma pós-operatória imediata de EAC enquanto no outro a extração foi feita sem EAC. A EAC foi aplicada em 6 pontos sistêmicos bilaterais e 2 auriculares com um aparelho WQ10D1 utilizando freqüência de 40-60 Hz por 20 min com intensidade ajustada individualmente. A dor foi avaliada desde 2h até 72h pós-operatórias utilizando a escala visual análoga (EVA) de 100 mm e pelo consumo de analgésicos. Os dados foram comparados pelo teste deWilcoxon. Os escores de dor da EVA foram significantemente menores para o tratamento com EAC (p<0,05) enquanto o consumo de analgésico diminuiu (p<0,05) em todos os períodos (p<0,05). O tratamento com EAC mostrou-se eficiente no controle da dor pós-operatória após cirurgia de extração de terceiros molares inferiores inclusos.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pain, Postoperative / Tooth Extraction / Electroacupuncture / Molar, Third Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Diagnostic study Limits: Adolescent / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Braz. dent. j Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: University of Sao Paulo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pain, Postoperative / Tooth Extraction / Electroacupuncture / Molar, Third Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Diagnostic study Limits: Adolescent / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Braz. dent. j Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: University of Sao Paulo/BR